What is transition?
Planning for the future - whether that means further education, employment, community living, or community engagement - can start at any time. Regulations specify that transition planning must be part of the IEP in effect once a student is age 15. At Starbridge it is our philosophy that it is never too early to start getting ready for an active, engaged future. Starbridge offers a wealth of programs and resources to assist youth and their families in identifying opportunities to realize their goals.
Transition Supports
Programs and Services
LASR - Learning to Achieve Self Reliance
Learning to Achieve Self Reliance (LASR) is a free transitional coaching service that helps individuals, aged 17 and older living in Monroe County, who want to live as independently as possible. Your Starbridge service navigator can connect you with resources in the following areas –
- Meeting basic needs, such as food, clothing, and housing
- Applying for public and government benefits
- Connecting to college coaching to achieve your educational goals
- Connecting to employment assistance programs
LASR is funded by the United Way of Greater Rochester. For more information, please call Nora Kiriakidi at 585-224-7246 or email ekiriakidi@starbridgeinc.org.
Project ESTEEM - Employment, Skills, Training, Education, Experience & Mentoring
A free service for youth who have low incomes or disabilities and are looking to achieve education and employment goals. We can help you to –
- Improve literacy
- Earn your degree, including GED/TASC
- Prepare for college, occupational training or certificate programs
- Get ready to work or search for a job
For more information, call Barbara Maryniak at 585-224-7255 or email bmaryniak@starbridgeinc.org.
Where can you get more information about transition?
Please use the Contact Us form or call us at 585-224-7359 and leave a message for our Intake Coordinator. The Coordinator will call you back to ask for information about you or the person you are calling about (if you are phoning for someone else) and can connect you with further resources or staff.
Starbridge, along with includeNYC and the Parent Network of Western NY, is part of New York State Transition Partners, which is funded by the Rehabilitative Services Administration of the US Department of Education. Together, we collect and disseminate information and resources on employment and independent living for young people with disabilities to New York State families.